Comparison

Mr. Putt vs Nova Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mr. Putt

Engage in turn-based mini golf matches with friends directly within iMessage. Challenge opponents across various themed courses in 3, 6, or 9-hole games.

Highlights
  • Play mini golf in iMessage
  • Turn-based gameplay
  • Challenge friends
  • Multiple themed courses
  • 3, 6, or 9-hole matches
Features
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Play 1v1 turn-based mini golf with friends in iMessage. Mr. Putt lets two players trade shots across Frost, Blaze, Retro, Nebula, Apollo, and Timber in 3-, 6-, or 9-hole matches, then send stickers right from chat. __________________________________________________________________ Mr. Putt is built exclusively for iMessage. Open Messages, choose a conversation, tap the App Store button, and challenge a friend to a 1v1 round right from chat.

About

Nova Run

Pilot a rocket through challenging environments, dodging obstacles and collecting power-ups. Customize your rocket with earned coins and aim for your highest score in this endless arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-boost gameplay
  • Four distinct zones to explore
  • Dodge meteors and debris
  • Collect power-ups (Shield, Laser, Magnet)
  • Customize rocket appearance
  • High score chasing
Features
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NOVA RUN — one tap, one thumb, infinite replays. Fire your thrusters to climb, ease off to dive — thread your rocket through every gap before it's too late. Every tap gives you a real forward boost, just like a rocket firing its engines, so timing matters more than ever. FLY THROUGH FOUR ZONES Start at the Launch Pad and climb through Open Sky, the Stratosphere, and all the way into Deep Space. Each zone looks and feels completely different, with new obstacle styles and a fresh backdrop the deeper you fly. DODGE MORE THAN PIPES Watch out for the occasional meteor or tumbling rocket debris crossing your path — a curveball on top of the usual obstacle gaps. GRAB POWER-UPS - Shield — survive one hit - Laser — ten seconds of full-auto fire that vaporizes meteors and debris on contact - Magnet — auto-collect nearby coins - x2 Multiplier — double your coin haul - Path Clear — a rare power-up that blasts the way ahead and grants a few seconds of immunity CUSTOMIZE YOUR ROCKET Spend coins in the Shop on new paint jobs, thruster trail effects, rocket shapes, and pilot faces peeking out the window. Your progress and unlocks are saved right on your device. CHASE YOUR BEST SCORE Simple to learn, tough to master, and always just one more try away. How far can you fly? No account required. Just you, your rocket, and the void.

Screenshots

Mr. Putt4 screens
Nova Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nova Run at 100% against Mr. Putt's 38%. Nova Run also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Mr. Putt's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mr. Putt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nova Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nova Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Mr. Putt's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nova Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mr. Putt ships an update every 8 days, Nova Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Mr. Putt versus Nova Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMr. PuttNova Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJonah WitcigNICHOLAS ALEXANDER RUDNICK

Customer experience

Mr. Putt

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative53.8%

Nova Run

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Mr. Putt

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ball goes through walls and obstacles
  • Game fails to load or start properly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • More course options and levels
  • Ability to play with larger groups
  • Improved ball physics and collision detection

Nova Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mr. Putt

One-time1
  • Timber$0.99
None

Nova Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mr. Putt free?
Mr. Putt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nova Run free?
Nova Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mr. Putt or Nova Run?
Nova Run is rated higher. Mr. Putt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Nova Run averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mr. Putt or Nova Run have ads?
Nova Run shows ads; Mr. Putt does not.
Which is updated more often, Mr. Putt or Nova Run?
Mr. Putt ships an update every 8 days, and Nova Run every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mr. Putt was updated on October 21, 2026 and Nova Run on October 16, 2026.

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